The 2024 Eye Banking Statistical Report includes data from all 53 U.S. and 12 international member eye banks, plus one EBAA-accredited bank for the calendar year 2024 and represents a complete picture of eye banking activity among eye banks.
U.S. eye banks reported 141,735 total tissue recoveries from 71,778 donors in 2024. 65.1% of corneal donors were listed on a donor registry. In 2024, donors were up 3.1% and total corneas donated were up 2.9% compared to 2023.
This year’s report includes the popular annual comparison of the domestic use of U.S. supplied intermediate-term preserved tissue and the analysis of the types of keratoplasty performed for a specific diagnosis. Data was separated by location of use (domestic vs. international) and keratoplasty type (PK, EK, or ALK), which allows for side-by-side comparison of domestic vs. international indications for keratoplasty.
The total number of U.S. supplied tissue distributed for keratoplasty (including long-term preserved tissue) was 85,926, a 1.2% decrease from 86,986 in 2023. Domestic keratoplasty procedures increased 1.2% from 50,925 in 2023 to 51,559 in 2024. DMEK (18,256) in 2024 became the most common keratoplasty procedure performed domestically, followed by DSAEK (16,345), and PK (14,143). Total international exports decreased 1.7% from 27,187 in 2023 to 26,732 in 2024.
U.S. eye banks also provided 22,359 ocular tissues for research and training in 2024.
Since its inception 62 years ago, EBAA has provided statistics as a compilation of valuable data from member eye banks. Since 1961, member eye banks have provided tissue for over 2,459,572 individuals whose sight was restored through corneal transplants.
The Eye Banking Statistical Report would not be possible without the active participation and support of EBAA members and the dedication of the EBAA Statistical Report Committee. The Statistical Report is a valuable and useful resource for eye banks to review their operational efficacy and to drive performance improvement efforts.
Members can access the report in the Members Section using the “Statistical Reporting” tab.
If you are a non-member the statistical report can be purchased.